Metropolitan Family Services DuPage offers high-quality, comprehensive, early childhood programs to support children's social, emotional, and intellectual development, including working directly with early intervention and school districts to provide services to children with disabilities. All early childhood programs are free of charge.

DuPage families can now enroll in:

Center-based services for children ages six weeks to five years and children

Home-based services for pregnant moms and children birth to three years and children

Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Class meets for 7 weeks starting Tuesday, June 7. Through People's Resource Center

Class meets on Wednesdays in-person at the workNet DuPage Career Center, 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle, IL. 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 8-July 13. Advance registration required at ct@peoplesrc.org or 630.682.5402 ext. 218

The Glenbard South dance team invites students in kindergarten through eighth grade to participate in the annual dance camp August 1 through August 5. 9:30 a.m. to noon at Glenbard South. $65.

Wednesday, August 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton,

Participants will drive through to receive backpacks and school supplies. Online pre-registration is required at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Events taking place in the spring and summer at Brookfield Zoo. 

Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence in a relaxed environment. Ages 18 and up. Starts September 14. Meets Tuesdays. Facilitated by People’s Resource Center.

These classes provide English language learners with life skills and the opportunity to improve speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary development, and grammar. Meets Thursday. Facilitated by People's Resource Center. Ages 18 and up

At the Glen (located on the corner of Butterfield and 53) shop more than 30 local crafters and vendors! While you shop at the Glen Briar Park you can take a stroll along the paved path, test your balance and strength on the challenge course and enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks. All ages 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 17 

The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) can provide up to $25,000 in emergency rental assistance for families affected by the pandemic. Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of assistance from June 2020 through August 2021.

The Dental Clinic at DuPage County Dental Clinic is open for individuals who meet the Health Department income guidelines. Locations in Wheaton and Lombard. All Medicaid accepted. Low-cost fees.

Help getting a job, free one-to-one career coaching, up to $10,000 in training/certification grants at workNet DuPage Career Center.

Online tutoring, book pick-up, creative art projects, reading suggestions, science ideas, and lots more is available online from the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Lekotek is a family-centered play program designed to help families in the development of children with special needs from birth to 8 years old. Private, customized therapeutic play sessions give families the guidance and support they need to learn and engage in purposeful play together. Through the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association